Overview

Medication Strategies for Treating Aggressive Behavior in Youth With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will assess whether adding a mood stabilizer, divalproex sodium, to stimulant treatment is more effective than stimulant treatment alone in reducing aggressive behavior among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Stony Brook University
Collaborator:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Treatments:
Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine
Methylphenidate
Valproic Acid